The #1 dance song on July 8, 1986

Sledgehammer By Peter Gabriel

Other #1 songs on July 8, 1986

#1 Hit Song

Holding Back the Years
Simply Red

UK #1 Song

Papa Don't Preach
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Who's Johnny
El DeBarge

#1 Country Song

Hearts Aren't Made to Break (They're Made to Love)
Lee Greenwood

Notable July 8 birthdays in the 1980s

Maya Berovic
Pop Singer
Born July 08, 1987

Oliver Savile
Stage Actor
Born July 08, 1989

Ryan Buell
Director
Born July 08, 1982

Anastasia Myskina
Tennis Player
Born July 08, 1981

Shannon Gunz
Radio Host
Born July 08, 1984

Sara Oteri
Chef
Born July 08, 1988

Maxim Alexandru
Soccer Player
Born July 08, 1990